Shrimp Goat Cheese Salad in Romaine

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Shrimp Goat Cheese Salad in Romaine, a perfect balance of flavors and textures that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Succulent shrimp are marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then seared to perfection for a smoky, tender bite. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as a refreshing base, topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, buttery avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. A tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and red wine vinegar ties it all together, adding the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free, protein-packed dish is ideal as a light lunch or elegant dinner for two. Whether you’re looking for healthy recipes, shrimp salad ideas, or goat cheese pairings, this irresistible creation will satisfy every craving!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 6 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves, large
• 0.5 cups Goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cups Cucumber, sliced thinly
• 1 pieces Avocado, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoons Honey
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoons Red wine vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 2

Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until well-coated. Let it marinate while preparing other ingredients.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing. Gradually whisk in any remaining olive oil until emulsified.

Step 5

Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a large serving platter or individual plates.

Step 6

Top the romaine leaves with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado slices, and cooked shrimp.

Step 7

Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and chopped parsley over the salad.

Step 8

Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(900.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1109.9

Total Fat 78.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 404.3mg	0%
Sodium 2086.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 71.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 415.5mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2184.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.7%

Protein: 25.2%

Carbs: 13.1%